Learn why hitting the ball flat improves your Padel game.
What Your Guru Thinks
Sandy shares really good reasons why learning to hit flat is so important for beginners. He explains how it helps with consistency and making shots like the Chiquita more effective. You'll also see how flat shots are easier for angles and can even help with disguise as you get better. It's a core technique the coach advises mastering early in your padel journey.
Description
It is valuable to be able to slice, but the higher the level, the more players use flat technique for the majority of their shots.
The 3 reasons are:
1. Less Risk
2. More Effective
3. Disguise
The technique is usually simpler, so often players just need to practice directing the shot and they should be able to quickly integrate it into their game.
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